Bruce Bight


Bruce Bight (48˚46'00" 123˚08'00" S end of Saturna I, Gulf Is), Bruce Peak (48˚46'01" 123˚30'27" W side of Fulford Hbr, SW Saltspring I, Gulf Is). Rear Adm Henry William Bruce (1792–1863) was cdr-in-chief on the Pacific Station, 1854–57, with HMS Monarch as his flagship. He entered the RN in 1803, was present at the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar and also saw action during the War of 1812. After being promoted to capt in 1821 he had several important commands, including HMS Britannia,...

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